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Baked Bean and Potato Casserole. This simple slow cooker dish with beans and potatoes needs only 3 easy items. Grandma shared it with me when I got my first little apartment. You start with canned beans, potatoes, and some brown sugar. It turns into a yummy, gooey, sweet treat that’s super tasty.
Potatoes turn soft and mushy. Beans make a thick, dark top with crunchy sides. It’s like a warm hug on a busy night. Great for new cooks or lazy days when food cooks itself.
Serve it hot from the cooker or on a plate with beans on top of potatoes. Add a green salad, cooked green beans, or slaw to cut the sweet. Use cornbread, tough bread, or toast to mop up the gooey sauce.
Grandma’s 3-ingredient slow cooker gem blends chunky potatoes, sweet canned beans, and brown sugar into gooey bliss. Potatoes melt soft in thick, dark sauce with crispy caramel edges. Kid-simple comfort for busy nights—no skills needed. Serves 4 warm hugs. Pair with salad or bread to scoop every drop!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and cut into big chunks
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2 (15-ounce) cans baked beans in tomato sauce
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1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
Baked Bean and Potato Casserole: Directions
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Rub oil or spray inside a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker to stop sticking.
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Wash potatoes well. Cut into thick chunks, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches big. Leave skins on for extra bite and hold.
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Put potato chunks in a flat layer on the bottom. Let them overlap a little for a solid base. This helps them cook even and soak up sauce.
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In a bowl, pour in the canned beans and mix in brown sugar. Stir till sugar melts and mix looks shiny and thick.
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Pour bean mix over potatoes. Cover every chunk. Spoon beans to fill gaps.
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Cover and cook on LOW 6-7 hours, or HIGH 3-4 hours. Potatoes poke soft with a fork, sauce gets thick.
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Remove lid. Let sit on WARM (or off) 10-15 minutes. Sauce turns sticky with yummy burnt-sugar edges.
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Scoop deep for potatoes with lots of thick bean sauce. Top each scoop with edge bits.
